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The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-12-02
THE NATIONS FINANCES.
The Annual Report of the United
States Treasurer

The annual report of James W. Hyatt
Treasurer of the United States, shows that
the revenues of the Government for the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1887, were $371, 4O3, 2717,
and the ordinary expenditures S267, 9S2, 179;
the surplus receipts, available for the re
duction of the public debt being Sl03,-
AL, 097. As compared with the previous
year the receipts increased S34 963. $50. the
expenditures 81, 449, 04I; and the surplus
revenues 1914. 500. The receipts of the Post
Office Department amounted 10 S54, 752, 81
and the expenditures to S53 5S3, S}5.
The operations of the year involved the
redemption of 1927 9ll $50 in United States
bonds, OF which 81, s94 300 was on account
of the sinking fund: the issue of nearly CO.,
600 drafts and checks; the redemption OF
upward of 1898. 0OJ,0J0 in United States
paper currency and National bank notes; and
the handling of 1872, 90 ,00) in United States
bonds deposited or withdrawn by National
banks.
During the year ended October 81 the gold
balance increased So, 81, 653, the silver
balance decreased 81, 2S6. 772, and the total
balance ran up $Is59' Ss& The total
exclusive of certificates and other
obligations held as cash, were 1919, 100, 965,
and the total liabilities 500. 49, go
The statement Of United States notes out
standing shows that between June so. 1854,
and September 30. 1887, the circulation OF
one and two dollar notes generally ran down
from S5l 500, 900 to SIS, 400, 600. This de-
crease has been made up by changes in other
denominations, the volume of fves tens and
twenties increasing about S43, 100000. The
demand for notes of these denominations has
been constant and greater than the Treasurer
has been able to supply.
Under the provisions of the act of March 3,
1897, there was received within the limit of
six months fixed by Congress 81, 6S9, O36 in
trade dollars in exchange for standard silver
dollars and fractional silver coin. The
Treasurer believes that few trade dollars not
in the hands Of collectors of coins remain in
the country.
The coinage of standard silver dollars for
the fiscal year was $33, PIG, S31, an increase of
S3,377,926 over 1886. On October 81 the
Treasury held s214, 175, 532, and there were
So, 30 625 in circulation. The storage vault
in the Treasury building, completed IN 1884,
is entirely filled with standard silver dollars
and gold coin, and the new vault in course
of erection is urgently needed.
Bet Heen June 80, 1886, and October Fl,
1887, the fractional silver coin in the Treasury
decreased from SIS, 904 6S1 to S24, 46S, 1876, and
the MINOR coin from 1877 ,Sl4 to S51, 400. The
one and five cent pieces on hand are not more
than sufficient for payment over the counter.
Between the end of the fiscal year AMI Oc-
tober 81 the number of depositary banks was
increased from POO to 220.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-12-02

THE fire losses in the United States and
Canada in October were ~, 569, S25, aga nst
Sl2,00o0)O in October 1876. and S.. 80 900
In october, 1885. The total for the first ten
months OF the current year fOOts ND $iO3-
% }.323, against SIS, 30, JOJ for the CORE
spending period Of 1856
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-12-02

ANOTHER new contemplating machine is
attracting attention. This is the invention
OF a Mr. Graves and is reported to have
given satisfaction in experiments tried with
it round about Galveston, Texas.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-12-02

TEN years ago the Governor of Michigan
pardOned David Foster, a lie convict. and
the old man seemed overjoyed at his release
Recently. how el er, he returned TO the peni-
tertiary with request that he he allowed to
pass the remainder of his days there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
Give Them A Chance !

That is to say, your lungs. Also
all your breathing machinery. Very
wonderful machinery it is. Not only
the larger alr-passages, but Che thous-
ands oil little tubes and cavities lead
ing from them.
When these are clogged and chok-
ed with matter which ought not to be
there, your lungs cannot half do their
work. And what they do, they can
not do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneu
monia. catarrh, consumption or any
of the family of throat and nose and
head and lung distractions, all are
bad. All ought to be got rid Of
There is just one sure way to get rid
of them. That is to take Boschee s
German Syrup, which any druggist
will sell you at rs cents bottle
Even if everything else has failed you.
you may depend upon this fox GER
tain. LIST cow
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
Modern Wisdom.

A good conscience is the best
divinity.
Many men claim to be firmin the ir
principles when really they are only
obstinate in their prejudices.
Ingrattude is, of all crimes, what
in ourselves we account the most
venial-in others the most unpar.
donable.
Experience is good school, but
it keeps us too long, and the tuition
bills are too costly for fellow who
is in hurry for diploma
A moderate understanding, with
diligent and well-directed applica
ton, will go much farther than a
more lively genius attended with
impotence and inattention which
too often accompany quick parts.
Though years bring with them
wisdom, yet there is one lesson the
aged seldom learn, namely, the
management of youthful feelings
Age is all head, youth all heart ; age
reasons, youth is under the domin-
ion Of hope.
A pair of bright ayes, with a dozen
chances, sUflices to subdue man
and to ensIave him, and to infame to
make him even forget; they dazzle
him so that the past becomes
straightway dim to him, and he 50
prizes them that he would give all,
his life to possess them.
1t is no wonder if he who reads,
converses and meditates improves in
knowledge. BY the first man con
verses with the dead, by the second
with the living and by the third with
himself; so that he appropriates to
himself all the knowledge which can
be got from those who have lived
and from those now alive.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
AGENTS WANTED
TO SELL
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.

by sample. These Albums are in either
Morocco or best silk brocade or plush, very
handsome and durrble. Large sales are
made and good pay assured agents. All
unemployed persons should write to US
immediately. Douay and Protestant BIZ
bles. Smiths illustrated Bible Dictiona-
nv, by mail. 50 cts New edition of "Gold-
en- Thoughts on Mother, Home and HeaY-
en-" A. GORTON Il CO., Publishers,
104 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
WHAT BOYS ARE WANTED.

Boys Of spirit, boys of will,
Boys of muscle, BRAN and power
Fit to cope with anything,
These are wanted every hour.
Not the weak and whining droneS,
That all trouble magnify
Not the watchword of Il can't"
Butthe noble one, "I'll try"
DO whate'er you have todo
With true and earnest zeal;
Bend your sinews to the task;
Put your shoulder TO the wheel.
Though your duty may be hard,
Look not on it as an i'll;
Fit be an honest task,
Do it with an honest will
At the anvil, on the farm,
WberesOever you may be,
From your future efforts, boys,
Comes a nations destiny.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26

The Good Templar Lodge at Wick,
w. Va, was entered by thieves few
days ago and robbed of cha' Ter, rit-
uals, odes, re9alias, books, ballo,s,
lamps-in fact, everything that the
Lodge owned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER &c, 1887.
THE GIRLS THAT ARE WANTED.


The girls that are wanted are good girls
Good girls from the heart to the lips;
Pure as the lily Is white aud pure,
From its heart to its sweat leaf-tps.
The girls that are wanted are home girls
Girls that are mothers risht-band,
That fathers and brothers can trust TO,
And the little ones understand.
Girls that are fair on the helrthstonc,
And pleasant when nobody sees;
Kind and sweet to their own folk,
Ready and anxious to please.
The girls that are wanted are wise girls,
That know what to do and % say;
That drive with a smile or a soft word
The wrath Of the household away.
The girls that are wanted are girls Of
sense,
Whom hattery can never deceive;
Who can follow what ever is pretty,
And what is silly to leave.
The girls that are wanted are careful girls,
Who count what a thing will cost:
Who use with prudent, generous hand,
But see that nothing is lost.
The clever, the witty, the brilliant girls,
They are very few, understands;
But, oh, for the wise, loving, home girls
There's Il constant and steady demand.
-SeIecfe6
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
HON EOPATHlC


Sold by Druggists or sent post paid on receipt OF
price-iIJMPIREYs' MEDICINE Co 100 Fulton st. NY.
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On Through, Tickets

To the Vest and Southwest, always 10 m
had, vi,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
THE HORSES FEET.
why They Should Receive Daily Atte
ton and Examination.

why They Should Receive Daily Atom
ton and Examination.
Few farmers give that attention to
their horses feet that they should give.
Most men rub and curry we'll enough,
perhaps. and many take great pride
and plenty of time in smoothing the
horses hide; but seldom is it that they
think of that most indispensable part
the horses feet. and stop to give them
that little attention and inspection
that is almost daily necessary.
The feet of the horse require as much
attention as the BODY. and some horses
feet much moro. Without sound feet
the horse is not of much service for
labor. A horses feet may become I'M
sound by having to stand in filthy
stable. The floor and bedding of the
stable should always be dry, and the
manure that is caked under foot
every morning should be carefully
removed by the groom. AS often as
necessary the hoof should be pared.
and the frog examined as to sound
ness and hardness. A little alum
water and brine should be kept at
hand. and the frog of the foot mopped
with it once a week to keep the frog
sound and hard. A soft frog causes
the animal to get famed easily, and so
he can not travel or work we'll
Sometimes stones and other hard
substances get fastened in the foot and
if not removed cause lameness. Cop
peras thrown over the manure of the
stable to destroy smell. will tend to
keep the hoof sound. 1t is well to
sprinkle it over the stable frequently.
if for no other purpose to cure the I'M
pleasant smell that often attaches to
the feet of tho horse. Plaster will
have the same effect, and is very USE
full to prevent the loss of ammonia
from the manure. Country Gentle
man.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
PATRIOTIC OLD ABE
Some Interesting Information About I

Some Interesting Information About the
Famous Wisconsin Bird.
'Old Abe" the whilom war eagle of the
Eighth regiment, Wisconsin volun teers, In
one OF the attractions in the collection Of
war relics at the Exposition building. He
Is only stuffed and doesn't look as big as
when he accompanied the eagle regiment
on Southern battle fields. A wooden tab
let attached to his perch bears this in
scriPtion: "Hatchsd February, 1861; died
March 26, 1881"
f. d. Webster, Of Greenbusch, Sheboy-
gan County, Lieutenant of Company iB,
OF the Eighth regiment, gave Milwaukee
oentsnet reporter some information about
the old bird. "When our company came
into camp at Madison we were told by the
men of Company G, who brought the
eagle with them from Eau Claire, that he
was taken from his nest by an Indian and
presented to them by him. l have read q
more romantic tale of his capture since
then, but this story is undoubtedly
correct, as nobody then thought of in
venting the pleasant fictions about the IA
nous eagle which have since become SO
numerous. Our regiment broke camp at
Camp Randall, in compliance with an Or
der to go to Missouri, and while marching
through st. Louis the eagle broke it's
string and few away. We all thought
that that was the last we would see Of
him, and Colonel Murphy offered to give
twenty five dollars to any one who would
bring him back. You know Murphy, don't
you? He left our regiment and was put in
charge Of brigade, and surrendered at
the battle Of Holly Springs. But am di-
crossing.
"While in Camp Curtis, at st. Louis, one
OF the boys pointed up into the cir at a
large bird which was approaching up, and
said that he'd bet that it was "Old Abe"
We fixed a porch on a camp chest, and
very soon the eagle sailed down and took
his place on the perch. He had been fish
ing, and was as wet as a rat. We put
him on string again, and sometimes let
him go, as he was always sure of re-
turning. Occasionally we let him loose
during an engagement, and then he would
fly about overhead or sit quietly on his
perch. 1 believe the confederates brought
down some of his feathers once, and after
that he always screamed and acted mad
when fight was going on. General Price,
OF the Confederates, once said he would
rather capture the eagle than the whole
regiment.
cold Abe was a nuisance in some re-
spects. He was a thieving bird, and when
the rations were distributed he had to be
watched or he would steal the best NOR
sells away. He liked beef and all kinds Of
meat when there was scarcely any for the
boys He was up to all sorts of mischief,
and wounded some of the boys who were
spared by rebel bullets. They would
plague him and he would peg at them,
frequently drawing the blood"
After the regiment returned from the
war "Old Abe' was we'll cared for at Mad
ison until his death, which ensued from
natural causes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
MeIotrope and MeIograph

The photograph of NJ. Carpenter, by
which musical compositions are writ
ten down or registered. has now
been supplemented by ''melo-
trope" from the same inventor. which
enables them to be played au-
tomatically in any key. For this pur-
pose the melograph bands are per-
forated. and caused to operate the
melotrope, an ingenious instrument
which we need not fully describe. and
which is still in its experimental stage.
With the melograph and melotrope it
is now possible to register an inn
provisation or piece of classic music.
and reprod uce it automatically. -En-
oipeerinn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

permanently, and she has had no return of
it." Another case is that of Mr.. r. B. Kyle,
Tower Hill, Appomattox county, Va, who
writes, November, 1886: "Was afflicted for
several years with rheumatism and grew
worse all the time. Eminent physicians
gave no relief; had spasms, and was not ex-
pected to live was rubbed all over with St
Jacobs Oil. The first application relieved
the second removed the pain, continued use
cured me no relapse in five years, and do as
much work as ever" These are proofs of tht
perfection of the remedy and, taken in con
nection with the miracles performed in other
cases, it has no equal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

Some sharp observer in Westfield IN.
" has discovered that the electric lights
recently placed on the more retired streets
are demoralizing to the toads. 1t is as
serted that these useful batrachians, at
tracted by the brilliant light when the
streets are quiet, gather by dozens under
it and hold high revels. The greatly en-.
larged shadows of countless insects fut-
tering around the light fall upon the
ground, and the innocent toads, thinking
them to be real, hop about in all directions
to catch them, making it seem as though
they were going through merry cotillon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

The kidneys have an important duty as
signed them. 1t is to eliminate from the
blood certain impurities dangerous if al
lowed to remain. Should the action of these
organs and the bladder become INSTRUCTED,
renew it with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
an effective diuretic, as well as a prevent
i've and remedy for fever and ague and
other malarial affections, nervous ailments,
debility, constipation and rheumatism. Re-
sort to it in season, and systematically
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

1t not be reasonably called daylight?
As for instance, take the case OF Captain
writes April 10, 1881: ''Some time ago I
was suffering with rheumatism. l used a
small portion of st. Jacobs Oil and was cured
at once. have used it for sprains and never
once have known it to fail; will never be
without a bottle" Captain Day also re-
ceived a circular letter, and in reply under
date of July 1, 1887, he says: 81 used the
Oil as stated and was permanently cured of
rheumatism by its use" During the inter-
vening six years there had been no recqT-
renee of the pain. Also letter from Mr.. n.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

SAFE, permanent and complete are the
made by PricEly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia,
general debility, habitual constipation, liver
and kidney complaints are speedily eradi-
Gated from the system. 1t disinfects,
cleanses and eliminates all malaria. Health
and yigor are obtained more rapidly and
permanently by the use of this great natural
antidote than by any other remedy hereto
fore known. As blood purifier and tonic
it brings health, renewed energy and vital
ity to a worn and diseased body.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

Rice Croquettes: Soak some rice.
then boil it in milk. When it is done
add sugar enough to sweeten, the
grated rind of a lemon, the yelks OF
three eggs; form into balls and fry in
lard. The lard must be boiling and
sufficient TO cover the croquetts.
When they are done sprinkle over
them some powdered sugar.-Cs'acs'''
natl Times
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

NJ. Converse, Of the
Warren (Mass.)
Herald, dated July
9, 1887, as follows:
SIN response to
yours of June %,
would say that in
1880 my wife had a
severe attack of
rh e u m a tism in
shoulder and arm,
so that she could
not raise her hand
to her head. A few
applications of st.
Jacobs Oil cured her
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

People will tell you that this is a
selfish world; and yet there are plenty
of folks who are willing to do your
thinking for you; and thinking. every
one knows who has tried it, is the
hardest possible kind of labor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

The available coal of Alabama,
collected into one lump. would be
forty-five miles long by TWENTY-FIVE
miles wide by ten feet thick. A break
ing off of 5000 tons daily from the
lump would leave large part of it
untouched at the expiration of 5000
wears.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

Is most distressing not only to the person
with whom he comes in contact. It is q
delicate matter to speak of, but it has parted
not only friends but lovers. Bad breath
and catarrh are inseparable DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases, as
thousands can testify.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
YES, he loves you now. tits true,
Lass with eyes of violet blue.
Lipss as sweet as loney-dew,

YES, he loves you now, tits true,
Lass with eyes of violet blue.
Lips as sweet rs honeydew,
Bonny little bride!
Will he love you as to-day,
When your bloom has fed away,
When your golden locks are grey
Will his love abide2
Yes, If it is the true kind it will survive
all the inevitable wastes and changes Of
life. But, it is every woman's desire and
duty to retain, as long as she can, the at
fractions that made her charming and be-
Lived in youth. No one can keep her youth
full bIoofa or equable temper. if weighed
down and suffering from female weakness
and disorders. Dr.. Pierces Favorite Pre-
scription is a remedy for these troubles.
Sold by druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

Offer No. TIA.
FREEi-To MERCHANTS ONLY: An ele-
CANT Carving Set (lnife, fork and SteeD, in
satin-lined case
Address at once,
R. W. TANsII.L & Co.,
55 State Street, Chicago
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

THE only man that seems to thrive on
representation Is the one that owes his
tailor -Nerchdnt TrdUssr.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
Inventions of the 10th Century,

The steamboat, the reaper. the sewing machine,
Cars running by night and by day,
Houses lighted by gas and heated by steam
And bright electricitys ray.
The telegraphs click speeds like lightning released
Then the telephone comes to excel it;
And TO put on the fnish the last but not least,
Is the famed little Purgative Pellet.
Last but not least is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellet, because it relieves human
suffering, adds to the sum of human COM
fort, and enables the relieved sufferer to en-
JOY all the blessings and luxuries of the age
we live in.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

MONEY just now is like many men who
have it-ciose.-Iexas Sytings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

DESERVING CoNFIDBNCR.-Therei is no ar
ticle which so richly deserves the entire con-
fidence of the community as Browns BRoN-
CHIAL TRocHEs. Those suffering from Asth-
matte and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs and
Colds, should try th0m. Price, rs cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

THOROUGH Purity Of the Cuticle Is at
tanned by the use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Soc. The best.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. ESQ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

DANCE music 10 perhaps the most sole full
variety after all.--Rerchdnt Traveller.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

20 FOB a thousand tongues!" sighed the
tramp, as he finished cold tongue sand
Nich-- WASHINGTON Critic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

CRowED over-the cornfeld-Harper's
Bdzdr.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

EVEN tho much be-fouled, salt water 10
always tide-y.- Yo,aksrs Gazette
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
Offer No. TIA,

THE weeping willow sheds more leaves
than teara-1i. o. Picdyuns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

TIE naughty young lady can not deny
that she is maiden vain -Isrchaat TrapsleT
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03

ONE of the silent tragedies of life is muir
dering reputation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-03
DAYLIGHT.
Hagentleman by

Hagentlenan by
the name Of Day
volunteers to throw
the light Of his ex-
periencs into the
darkened places of
misery, so that
Others may go and
do as he has done
and enjoy life, may